# Sign Regulations in Arlington, Nebraska

Sign permit rules, size and height limits, setbacks, and ordinance citations for Arlington, Nebraska, compiled by PermitPal from the jurisdiction's published municipal code.

- **Jurisdiction:** Arlington, Nebraska (NE)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/nebraska/arlington
- **Data last verified:** 2025-01-24
- **Source:** [other municipal code](https://arlington.municipalcodeonline.com/book?type=code#name=18.24.070_PERMITTED_SIGNS_AND_LIMITATIONS)

## At a glance

Arlington, Nebraska regulates 7 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Wall Signs in the C-1, C-2, I zoning district are capped at 25 feet above grade tall and 400 sq. ft. or 30% of the wall face (Sec. 18.24.070 A.2). Most commercial signs in Arlington require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| C-1, C-2, I | 6 | 25 feet above grade | 400 sq. ft. or 30% of the wall face | — |
| R-1, R-2, TA, RM | 1 | 8 feet | 32 sq. ft. | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 1 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### C-1, C-2, I

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | 25 feet above grade | 400 sq. ft. or 30% of the wall face | — | — | One per storefront, additional for dual frontage | Primary face of the use | — | 18.24.070 A.2 |
| Pole Sign | 20 feet | 50 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 | — | — | Zoning District Sign Regulations |
| Real Estate Sign | 8 feet | 32 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per subdivision | — | — | Zoning District Sign Regulations |
| Ground Sign | 8 feet | 50 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per lot | — | — | Zoning District Sign Regulations |
| Window Sign | — | — | — | — | 2 per building/storefront | — | — | Zoning District Sign Regulations |
| Projecting Sign | — | 12 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per building | — | — | Zoning District Sign Regulations |

### R-1, R-2, TA, RM

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Real Estate Sign | 8 feet | 32 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per subdivision | — | — | Zoning District Sign Regulations |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Subdivision Sign | — | — | — | — | NA | — | — | Zoning District Sign Regulations |

## Prohibited signs in Arlington

- No signs shall be allowed in the public right-of-way, except for specific exceptions.
- Any sign installed or placed on public property, except in conformance with the requirements, shall be forfeited to the public and subject to confiscation.

## Signs exempt from permit in Arlington

- Public signs erected by or on behalf of a governmental body to post legal notices, identify public property, convey public information, advertise community events, and direct or regulate pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
- Informational signs of a public utility regarding its poles, lines, pipes, or facilities.
- Emergency warning signs erected by a governmental agency, public utility company, or a contractor doing authorized or permitted work within the public right-of-way.

## Full detail

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